Join us for an exciting 5 night expedition photographing Minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef. These curious whales can be up to 8 metres in length and weigh almost 6 tonnes yet they are among the smallest of the baleen whales.
Dates & Rates
- 14 – 22 June 2024
Rates for the week of diving and attending the photographic workshops:
- $6,280 AUD per person – Cabin type 1
- $6,600 AUD per person – Cabin type 2
- $6,950 AUD per person – Cabin type 3
Deposit AUD $1000 (This is non-refundable)
Note: All costs are in Australian Dollars (AUD)
Group
Maximum of 6 people to maximize your time and one on one consultation
What’s included:
- Meals, tea, coffee and soft drinks
- 5 nights aboard vessel (2 nights hotel before and after tour – twin share)
- 4 days snorkeling/diving with Minke whales on Great Barrier Reef
- Photographic/video tuition with Scott Portelli (Daily workshop)
- Up to 16 in-water snorkel or scuba dive sessions on the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkel equipment, including wetsuits
- Prescription masks (deposit required)
- Hire cameras (deposit required)
- Transfers between Cairns city accommodation and airport
- Transfer to and from the vessel (departure/embarkation is between 7:30-9:30am and disembarkation is from 8-10am depending on weather conditions and arrival times)
Not included:
- Flights (If you are diving please schedule your flights for later the day of disembarkation)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Additional activities on rest day
- You must have your own underwater camera/housing
- Great Barrier Reef Tax $80
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
| Day 1 | Arrival, airport transfer to hotel |
| Day 2 | Board Vessel – Snorkel and dive Great Barrier Reef |
| Day 3 | Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef |
| Day 4 | Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef |
| Day 5 | Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef |
| Day 6 | Depart vessel – transfer to hotel |
| Day 7 | Hotel transfer to airport |
Important information
Please review our terms & conditions and cancellation policy
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Download our Booking Information Form
For more information contact us through the website or directly via email at scott@scottportelli.com or +61 (0)402124453
Code of practice for dwarf Minke whale interactions
If you wish to find out more about the rules and regulations for swimming with Dwarf Minke whales you can visit the GBRMPA website.
